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GU15 VHP

2015 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,550 mi
Last recorded158,550 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 51890,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU15 VHP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 158,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2025 148,221 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both side

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 138,423 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 129,049 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 117,167 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 110,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock rubber bellows adrift

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very slight fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock rubber bellows adrift

Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,324 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 76,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,776 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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GU15 VHP is a 2015 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 90,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU15 VHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GU15 VHP registered?

GU15 VHP is a 2015 BMW 518, first registered on 9 April 2015.

Is GU15 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU15 VHP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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